Mini Meets Itinerary During the DIS Convention

[Linda]

Well here it is folks the big mini meet itinerary :) Marsha and I attempted to fit everything in with as few schedule conflicts as possible. We may even have room to add a few more. Currently we are looking for a few volunteers to host some of the events. It really does not involve much work, a little fine tuning of the event and arriving at the meet site a little early to welcome those that attend the meet. Oh – yes, I almost forgot, Pete has gone to great lengths to provide all hosts with the new official uniform of the DIS site to be worn by all those helping with the convention and mini meets. This lovely ensemble features a neon lime green T-shirt and jeans that says DIS all over plus a hat that features fiber optic glowing plastic corn cobs that uses the same technology as Spectromagic :) This is so other DIS’ers can spot you in amongst the crowds and will be available for all to purchase during the event.

<b>Please note that these mini meets are independent from the DIS Convention and that we will not handle any reservations that involve a separate cost (for example tickets to MVMCP, meals or recreation such as mini golf). The mini meets are open to all DIS’ers even those not attending the official convention events. By the way, just kidding about the official uniform of the DIS site. Sorry I could just not help myself</b>

Please email Marsha or I if you would like to volunteer to host a meet, thanks !!! Linda

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<b>Wednesday, November 28 2001</b>

2:30 pm Lunch at Akershus Hosted by Taryn

Solo Travelers Meet during reception at Atlantic Dance – Look for Taryn

5:30 pm Pin Trading Meet outside Atlantic Dance <b>host needed</b>

8:15-8:30 pm after reception ends, grab a snack, ice cream, whatever and head up the bridge to watch Illuminations. hosted by Steve

8:00 pm DVC Meet Boardwalk area hosted by MaryAnn

9:00 pm Jellyrolls Meet, dueling piano bar, come sing-a-long with the gang, hosted by Marsha<br>
must be at least 21 years of age to attend
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<b>Thursday, November 29 2001</b>

8:15am Epcot Entrance GateThrill ride event hosted by Barry – Route, Epcot, MK, AK, MGM

8:15am Epcot Entrance GateTeen Thrill ride event hosted by Clopin841P Route-Epcot, AK, MK, MGM

8:30am TTC Thrill Ride hosted by JayPD and PatrickIL Route-MK, AK, Epcot, MGM

9:00 am Pin Trading Meet at the Yacht Club Lobby
hosted by Jody (aka Pumbaa)

2:30pm Mini Golf at Fantasia Gardens hosted by Floyd

5:30pm Osborne Lights, meet in front of Muppets 3-d at the Miss Piggy Fountain, hosted by PatinMn

7:45 pm Pin Trading @ TOT <b>host needed</b>

10:30 pm Pleasure Island Adventures Club Meet(must be over 21 years of age to attend) <b>host needed</b>
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<b>Friday, November 30 2001</b>
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11:45 am Animal Kingdom Lunch Meet at the Japanese Garden behind the Flame Tree BBQ followed by a show or safari adventure <b>host needed</b>

3:00pm Grand Floridian Grand Tea hosted by Barb, GF Lobby

4:45pm Pin Trading and burgers, Back Lot Express, MGM <b>host needed</b>

5:30pm Osborne Lights, meet in front of Muppets 3-d at the Miss Piggy Fountain, hosted by PatinMn

6:00pm Drink Around The World meet at England in Epcot, hosted by SideShowBob
(must be over 21 years of age to attend)

10:00pm Karaoke at the Swan, after hours, hosted by MackeyMouse at conclusion of Dessert party and DATW

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<b>Saturday, December 01, 2001</b>

8:00 am Fantasyland Meet, hosted by Tia meet at Peter Pan’s Flight

9:30 am Magic Kingdom Buzz Lighyear’s Shoot off Meet
hosted by Barry

11:00 am Dole Whip Meet in Adventureland

hosted by Nursekim.

11:30am Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Ride Meet <b>host needed</b>

12:30 pm - Fish & Chips and Pin Trading meet at the Garden behind the UK Pavilion, Epcot <b>host needed</b>

3:00 pm Epcot Beavertail Meet - Canada Pavilion <b>host needed</b>
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<b>Sunday, December 02, 2001</b>

9:00am Pin Trading and Farewell’s Yacht Club Lobby hosted by Gerri

5:00 pm Crystal Palace dinner Meet hosted by Luvdsny

7:00 pm Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Meet, hosted by Luvdsny

[luvdsny]

:bounce: You are da best! :D :bounce:

Thanks Linda...and Marsha! :) :) :)

[NurseKim]

Looks great!! Now I can think about having an itinerary now :rolleyes:
I'm glad the uniforms are not for real...I was gonna have to resign as a Host! :tongue:

[luvdsny]

Oh Linda! You had me scared to death about those 'host uniforms'!!! ::shaking my finger at you!:: Ba-a-a-a-d girl! ::nodding in disbelief::

:tongue: ;) :bounce: ;) :tongue:

[SideshowBob]

RATS... SSB was all excited about the hat.... sounded "corn cool" !!!!

:D :D :D

[Barb]

Aw, man, I was so pumped when I read that!!! I am so disappointed!!! :( :( I thought the whole uniform thingie sounded awesome!!! ;) :D
The mini meet list sounds wonderful. I'd be willing to pitch in as a host, but I don't want to be a host hog. :p :p Thanks, Linda, it looks great!! You and Marsha are doing a heck of job! :D

[Smee]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Marsha and Linda! It looks great!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Corinne

[disneycub]

::frantically looking for itinerary::

Thanks guys! You've done a, like, totally awesome job. :D

Will let you know if I can host something.

[fostrmom2mny]

HUGS to you Linda!!

I've no experience with pin trading, but the pin-trading event on 12-2 at the Yacht Club Lobby sounds like something that my girls and I would enjoy. I don't have anything scheduled that day other than packing till that evening for the MVMCP and PS at Crystal Palace. So can we host this?
Gerri

[WebmasterBarry]

Whoops! We have a mistake Jaypd's and PatrickIL's thrill ride tour path are different. They both start at MK though.

I will get you the path when I am back home.

I can do the Buzz Lightyear shoot-off. I will even bring a prize for the highest scorer and a ****y prize for the lowest scorer! :)

[luvdsny]

Barb, how much does the Tea cost? And when do you pay? Will there be a sign-up for this? I'm not sure if I can swing it or not--depends on the little ones. :rolleyes:

:) :) :) But I'm gonna give it my best shot! :D

[WebmasterBarry]

Here's the list of the thrill ride tours, hosts, and routes:

Push It to 11
Host: Barry Hom
Meeting: 8:15 am, Epcot’s entrance gates
Route: Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney-MGM Studios

Extreme Thrills
Host: Jaypd
Meeting: 8:30 am, Ticket and Transportation Center
Route: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios

The Ultimate Rush
Host: Patrick IL.
Meeting: 8:30 am, Ticket and Transportation Center
Route: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Disney-MGM Studios

Teen Thrills
Host: Clopin84lp
Meeting: 8:15 am, Epcot’s entrance gates
Route: Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Disney-MGM Studios

[Barb]

Tia, there are all different prices for a wide variety of items. If you look down the convention board, there is a post asking who might be interested in attending the tea. There is also a menu to help you decide. I don't think that was the official sign up. Hope you can make it. :D

[luvdsny]

Oh, I think I remember that thread. I'll go take a peak. Thanks. :)

[Patinmn]

I have looked everywhere...what is the day and time for the corn and emu leg eating contest :-)

:D :D :D :D :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester:

[disneycub]

I don' know, Pat....but I'm bringing along my can of Green Giant Niblets just in case! :D

[luvdsny]

OMGosh! LOL you two! :D :D

[Barb]

What happened to Jay's emu races?????:p :p

[disneycub]

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Just bumping this up so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle!

[WebmasterBarry]

Where is the Dan Murphy and PandyPaws WDW photo-taking workshop? :)

[NurseKim]

So what's the difference between your's, Jay's, and Pat's Thrill Ride Tours????

[WebmasterBarry]

The change is pretty much the path. Everyone is taking a different path from the start point to the end point.

[Patinmn]

I am sort of bumping this up...

but would also be willing to host an Osborne Lights Mini-meet. I just have to figure out if it is possible to fit.

I am going to work on getting a master Itenerary together with all the activities and all the mini-meets listed on one page, just to see where it might be able to fit in. If anyone has already done this can you please post it. It will make it a lot easier than flipping between pages trying to see if you can do something.

[Patinmn]

I saw that we could probably fit in a mini-tour of the osborne family lights before the fantasmic dessert paty on thursday and friday night.

if we could meet in front of muppets 3-d at 5:30 on each night, you should finish before the dessert party starts each nightthat way you can encounter downtown new york together.

I will be willing to host the one on friday night if someone could do one on thursday night. That way it would cover both nights.

[Mackey Mouse]

Ok, Patrick, I read that and am sending it along to my partner in crime..Let's see what she has to say.. I probably will not hear until Monday.. so hang in there pal..

[disneycub]

Great idea Pat!

[WebmasterBarry]

I'd do a night of the Osborne Lights. Dan Murphy will probably tag along and shoot like 5,000 photos. :)

[luvdsny]

Pat, if the powers-to-be find a way to fit it in, I'm in too! :) :) :)

Thanks for bringing this forward! :)

[TIGGERSMOM]

Sent an pm to you Linda.

See you soon Marsha!!

[Snowwark]

It seems only fitting to have a Canadian host the Beavertail Meet, so I'd like to volunteer. I'll send you a PM Linda.

I just hope somebody shows up!! :)

Kim

BTW, how many beavertails do I have to eat? ;)

[Smee]

ROTFLOL, Kim! You must match 1 to 1 every beavertail eaten by all others at the meet!
:eek:
Corinne

[Patinmn]

What exactly is a beaver tail? Is it similar to an Elephant Ear or a Funnel Cake?

[WebmasterBarry]

The thrill ride meet times have changed. Since the original meet times are going to interfere with the breakfast, we're meeting at 8:45 outside the breakfast room. Then we will split up and go our separate ways.

[disneycub]

Thanks for the info, Barry!

[Snowwark]

Here you go Patinmn, Beavertails, yummy! (http://www.beavertailsinc.com/product.html ) Don't forget to stop by and try one! :)

[luvdsny]

Oh, good to know about the Thrill Ride meet....thanks Barry. :)

I'm going to go read up on these Beavertail thingys......they're not EMU in disguise, are they? :earseek:

:tongue:

[WebmasterBarry]

It's like this...

Beavers eat corn.

Emus eat beavers.

People eat beavertails and emu legs.

It's the circle of life. :)

[luvdsny]

Ahhhh, what a nice story Barry. :D And what a true Disney fan you are...'The Circle of Life' :D

[Barb]

OMG, Barry, very funny!! I love it!! :D And, thanks for the thrill ride info. I like the time change. That way we don't have to rush through breakfast.
Kim, I love the beavertails, too! I'm really hoping to fit that one in. My favorite is the cinnamon and sugar.

[Pumbaa_]

{pumbaa_ is groaning out load}
Bad Barry, bad!:rolleyes: Pumbaa_ does not think that is the circle of life!

[disneycub]

I could have sworn I heard Elton John in the background...... :D

[WebmasterBarry]

Can't you hear Elton John singing it now?

People grow corn
Beavers eat corn
Emus eat beavers
People eat beavers and emu legs
It's the circle of life!

:bounce:

[luvdsny]

Is that Elton John or Weird Al Yanko???? :D :D :D

[Patinmn]

I will not be hosting the osborne lights on thursday night, So we still need a volunterr for that one. I am hosting the one on Friday Night though.


Any volunteers :)

[Patinmn]

I want to Double Check so I can change it on the Itenerary.

The Akerhus luncheon...that is going to be a singles meet? Or can any attend?


I will be adding a coule of items to it this evening and should have it updated and uploaded soemtime early this evening.

[glo]

:D

[Barb]

Pat, I think lunch at Restaurant Akershus is for anyone that wants to come. I think Taryn is doing the singles meet during the reception at Altantic Dance.

[disneycub]

If you're interested in going to the Aker-whatever (never can get that name) meet, Pat, you might want to PM Taryn and let her know you plan on attending. I believe she was making a PS for around 2:30 that afternoon.

[Patinmn]

I just wanted to make sure on the itenerary to list it as a sigles meet if it was. But since it is for everbody...I don't have to change a thing :)

[WebmasterBarry]

I think I will attend the maximum shovelage at the Norway restaurant. :)

I call all buffets "Maximum shovelage" because that's all you seem to do -- eat as much food as possible! Can we ride Test Track and Body Wars afterwards? Pretty please? :)

[Barb]

LOL, Barry! I could probably do Test Track and not have a problem. But, Body Wars would be a whole other story. I might end up seeing everything I ate at Norway in reverse! :eek: :eek:

[Taryn]

Hi Pat,

I've not been online all that much lately so sorry for leaving you all in the dark about the Akershus meet.

I've got a PS for 1430 at Akershus on the 28th, so far it is for 10 but since it usually a pretty easy PS and given the time we are going I'm sure we'll be able to adjust it if nessesary, even close to the date.

We kind of called it singles meet and made it really early in the itinerary so that us shy ones who are travelling alone for the first time will have friends as soon as possible! But please, couples, families, DISCONers with buddies already, everyone can come! The idea was just to meet people early!

I'm going to start another thread just to confirm those who have expressed interest so you can look for that thread rather than replying here!

Thanks!

Taryn *whose boyfriend was tempted to put a sign on her on our last trip that said "will work of disney dollars or smoked fish"*

[disneycub]

Ditto on Body Wars, Barb! When I did the backstage tour last year, we got to visit the Body Wars building underneath the simulators. My mouth went completely dry when I saw those things move.

[WebmasterBarry]

If you go to Sea World, you can look through a window and see the simulator legs go up and down.

[disneycub]

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[luvdsny]

LOL Steve.....that is the exact face I just made as I was reading this thread! :rolleyes:

[Barb]

I remember seeing that, Barry! No wonder people get green when they ride simulators!
LOL, Steve, love the face!
Hey, Tia! Welcome back!!! :D

[luvdsny]

Hi Barb :wave: Thanks. :)

[disneycub]

Hi ya Tia!

Hope we did a good job with the plants and your dogs.....

[luvdsny]

:wave: Hi Steve...the dogs look very happy and the plants are thriving!!! Thank you for taking care of everything! ;)

[glo]

Marsha and or Linda could you please add me to host the Osborne Lights on Thursday nite, if there isn't anyone to do that yet??? Pat said there was no one for it at chat last nite, and asked if I would be up for it......Please let me know. Thanks!



Yikes!!! I also have two more questions...

1) Is the resort decorations tour still in the works??? If not, how about just a tour of the monorail hotels???

2) And what if you want to do one of the behind the scenes tours as a group. Do you do it as a mini-meet and see if others sign up? Ok, I was thinking of maybe doing it as a mini-meet the day that the thill ride meet is happening for the people that don't do the thrill rides???

Both are ideas...I would really like to do the second one if there is any interest. Please let me know if either is ok with you guys. If not, it is ok too. Have a good one!!!